sol

[ sohl ]

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nounMusic.

the syllable used for the fifth tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone G.

Origin of sol

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Latin solve “free”;see origin at gamut

Also so .

Compare sol-fa (def. 1).

Other definitions for sol (2 of 9)

sol²

[ sohl, sol ]

noun

a former coin and money of account of France, the 20th part of a livre and equal to 12 deniers: originally gold, later silver, finally copper, it was discontinued in 1794.

Origin of sol

First recorded in 1575–85; from Old French sol (French sou ), from Late Latin solidus; compare Italian soldo, Spanish sueldo; see origin at solidus¹

Also sou.

Compare solidus¹ (def. 2).

Other definitions for sol (3 of 9)

sol³

[ sohl, sol; Spanish sawl ]

noun,plural sols, Spanish so·les

[saw-les]. /ˈsɔ lɛs/.

a bronze coin and monetary unit of Peru, equal to 100 centavos. Abbreviation: S.
Also called libra . a former gold coin of Peru.

Origin of sol

First recorded in 1880–85; from Spanish: literally, “sun,” from Latin sōl

Other definitions for sol (4 of 9)

sol⁴

[ sawl, sol ]

nounPhysical Chemistry.

a fluid colloidal solution.

Origin of sol

⁴

First recorded in 1895–1900; shortened form of hydrosol

Compare aerosol (def. 1), gel (def. 1).

Other definitions for Sol (5 of 9)

Sol

[ sol ]

noun

an ancient Roman god personifying the sun.
the sun, personified by the Romans as a god.

a male given name, form of Solomon.

Other definitions for SOL (6 of 9)

SOL

abbreviationSlang.

shit out (of) luck (a euphemistic initialism used to avoid explicit vulgarity). See shit (def. 28).
strictly out (of) luck.

Other definitions for -sol (7 of 9)

-sol

a combining form meaning “soil” of the kind specified by the initial element: spodosol.

Origin of -sol

⁷

From the Latin word solum soil

Other definitions for sol. (8 of 9)

sol.

abbreviation

soluble.
solution.

Other definitions for Sol. (9 of 9)

Sol.

abbreviation

Solicitor.
Bible. The Song of Solomon.

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How to use sol in a sentence

Ortho sol makes precision screws for the most delicate of construction projects: spinal fusion.
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To earn a spot on the trip, each participant agreed to raise a minimum of $1,000 to fund critical initiatives at Ninos del sol.
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The drive from the Costa del sol is more about 2,000 miles and would take about 30 hours with no stops.
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The conservative Morandi (as I've billed him before) and radical sol LeWitt make an odd couple, by any lights.
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Some people turn nit into “night,” and the sol is solar, though it may be “salt” in Russian.
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sol laughed out of his whiskers, with a big, loose-rolling sound, and sat on the porch without waiting to be asked.
The Bondboy | George W. (George Washington) Ogden
sol got up, slowly; took a backward step into the yard; filled his lungs, opened his mouth, made his eyes round.
The Bondboy | George W. (George Washington) Ogden
It was such a magnificent sum that sol did not feel like taking the familiarity with it of mentioning it aloud.
The Bondboy | George W. (George Washington) Ogden
“It looks better than any house around here now, since you fixed it up and painted it,” said sol.
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“Well, mistakes is humant,” sighed sol, taking advantage of that universal absolution.
The Bondboy | George W. (George Washington) Ogden

British Dictionary definitions for sol (1 of 6)

sol¹

/ (sɒl) /

noun

music another name for soh

Origin of sol

C14: see gamut

British Dictionary definitions for sol (2 of 6)

sol²

/ (səʊl) /

noun

short for new sol
a former French copper or silver coin, usually worth 12 deniers

Origin of sol

C16: from Old French, from Late Latin: solidus

British Dictionary definitions for sol (3 of 6)

sol³

/ (sɒl) /

noun

a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase, esp one in which a solid is suspended in a liquid

Origin of sol

C20: shortened from hydrosol

British Dictionary definitions for sol (4 of 6)

sol⁴

/ (sɒl) /

noun

astronomy a solar day as measured on the planet Mars, equal to 24.65 hours

Origin of sol

⁴

C20: from Latin sōl the sun

British Dictionary definitions for Sol (5 of 6)

Sol

/ (sɒl) /

noun

the Roman god personifying the sun: Greek counterpart: Helios
a poetic word for the sun

British Dictionary definitions for Sol. (6 of 6)

Sol.

abbreviation for

Also: Solr solicitor
Bible Solomon

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